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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.01, 830.79 and 340.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.01, 830.79 and 340.04 is: 469.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.01 : 830.79 = 340.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.01/830.79 = 340.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.01x = 830.79 × 340.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.01x = 282,497.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,497.68/602.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.26

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